Falcons to interview Garrett; Ireland joins Dolphins

Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett has confirmed that he will interview with Atlanta about its vacant head coaching job, the Cowboys’ Web site is reporting.

The interview will be held in Dallas. Cowboys assistant head coach/offensive line Tony Sparano is also expected to interview this week for the post.

Meanwhile, the Dallas Morning News is reporting that Cowboys scouting director Jeff Ireland has agreed to a deal today with the Dolphins to become their new general manager. Ireland interviewed with Bill Parcells for the post yesterday.

Parcells, the former Cowboys coach, is the Dolphins’ executive vice president of football operations.